Charles Ethan Coombs is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas pursuing degrees in music composition and psychology. He has a 3.683 GPA and has received several academic scholarships and awards. His experience includes performing as a bass trombonist in the university symphony orchestra and wind symphony as well as composing several works for various ensembles.
Charles Ethan Coombs is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas pursuing degrees in music composition and psychology. He has a 3.683 GPA and has received several academic scholarships and awards. His experience includes performing as a bass trombonist in the university symphony orchestra and wind symphony as well as composing several works for various ensembles.
Charles Ethan Coombs is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas pursuing degrees in music composition and psychology. He has a 3.683 GPA and has received several academic scholarships and awards. His experience includes performing as a bass trombonist in the university symphony orchestra and wind symphony as well as composing several works for various ensembles.
Charles Ethan Coombs is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas pursuing degrees in music composition and psychology. He has a 3.683 GPA and has received several academic scholarships and awards. His experience includes performing as a bass trombonist in the university symphony orchestra and wind symphony as well as composing several works for various ensembles.
Professional Summary I am an autodidact polymath with experience in multiple lines of work. I am interested in the dynamics between science, economics, music, visual arts, and writing, as well as how they all related to the current nature of our society. These interests reside in my current pursuits as a student in Psychology and Music Composition. I am quick to learn and adapt to new environments, am relentlessly competitive, and have a seemingly inexhaustible engine for the composition of music. I am passionate about what I do and want to see it better humanity, even if it is miniscule.
Education August 2019 - Present University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - B.M. in Music Composition and B.A. in Psychology
I am currently a Sophomore pursuing my degrees in Music Composition and Psychology at the
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. I expect to graduate with both degrees in the Spring of 2023. GPA: 3.683
Accolades: Dean's List 2020 Sophomore Advantage Scholarship Silas Hunt Scholarship Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Mary Anna Chop Music Scholarship
August 2016 - Spring 2019
Har-ber High School, Springdale - High School Diploma
My involvement in these years of high school is what allowed me to pursue many of the musical and academic challenges that are now the grounds for my current pursuits. In particular, it was my involvement in the band program that allowed for much of the experience my current success and endeavors as a student are predicated on. My accolades are the manifestation of this hard work. GPA: 3.9 ACT: 31 Composite Class Rank: 59/674 (Top 8%)
Accolades: Highest Honors (2019) Har-ber High Band Legacy Award All State Band (2019) AFTLA State Competition French Language Finalist (2019) College Board AP Scholar Award All State Band (2018) AFTLA State Competition French Language Finalist (2018) All State Band (2017) Semi-finalists for National History Day Competition, Documentary (2017)
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Experience August 2019 - PRESENT University of Arkansas Symphony Trombone Studio, Fayetteville - Bass Trombonist
● I have been able to perform for distinguished trombonists in a Master Class setting for musicians such as Gordon Wolf and George Curran. ● I have had small ensemble/ quartet/ quintet performances for the University of Arkansas ● I have gotten to perform in a trombone choir for events such as the Arkansas Trombone Workshop and KNWA News. ● I have gotten to work with some of the finest brass players in the world such as Septura Brass, Toby Oft, Jen Hinkel, and Joe Alessi
January 2019 - March 2019
University of Arkansas Wind Symphony, Fayetteville AR - Bass Trombonist
● I occupied the position of Principal Bass Trombonist for the U of A Wind Symphony.
January 2019 - March 2019
University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Fayetteville AR - Bass Trombonist
● I occupied the position of Principal Bass Trombonist for the U of A Symphony Orchestra.
November 2019 - December 2019
University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Fayetteville AR - Substitute Bass Trombonist
● Prior to having the position of Principal Bass for the U of A Symphony Orchestra, I substituted the previous Principal Bass’ position. I was hired for this to play Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Fidalia the day of the performance.
June 2019 - July 2019
Composition Apprenticeship, Los Angeles CA - Composer
● In the summer of 2019 I took under a short 2 week apprenticeship under Kristopher Carter, a film and TV Composer most notably for the music behind Batman Beyond, which he won an Emmy Award for. I took under a brief role where he taught me the basics of compositional style and process for film.
May 2018- December 2018
Har-ber High School, Springdale AR - Marching Band Section Leader
● My senior year of high school I occupied the position of head section leader for the trombone section at my high school’s marching band. Part of the responsibilities included instructing drill, teaching music, organizing pep rallies, and making sure all of the members in the trombone section are well equipped for the practice and a marching show.
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May 2017 - December 2017
Har-ber High School, Springdale AR - Marching Band Drill Captain
● My Junior year of high school I occupied one of 2 drill captain positions for the trombone section at my high school’s marching band. Part of the responsibilities included instructing drill and helping the head section leader organize large scale events for the entire band.
Skills Malleability Assertiveness Problem solving Creativity Empathy Leadership Maturity Resilience to conflict Intermediate piano performance Advanced aural perception Collegiate bass trombone performance Critical thinking Analytical Multifaceted
Compositions
7 Chorales for Trombone Quartet String sextet no. 1 in c# minor String quartet no. 1 in f# minor Suite for orchestra and percussion ensemble *in progress* Piano Sonata no. 1 *in progress* Preludes for Piano: Book 1 *in progress*
References [email protected] William Chesser: Email: w Phone: (479) 283-6833
Dr. Marian Hendrickson: Email: [email protected] Phone: (479) 283-4845
